Carlos Alcaraz was the big name missing when the last two semifinal spots at the ATP Finals were filled by Alexander Zverev and Casper Ruud.

So Zverev will face Fritz in one semifinal and Sinner will likely face Ruud or Alcaraz in the other. Alcaraz ag

Carlos Alcaraz had defeated Alexander Zverev three times this year, including in the French Open finals, before today's match in the Group Stage of the 2024 ATP Finals. However, the trend ended on the indoor hard courts in Turin, Italy.

Twice ATP Finals champion Alexander Zverev outclassed four-times major winner Carlos Alcaraz 7-6(5) 6-4 to progress to the semi-finals of the season-ending championship on Friday and leave the Spaniard on the brink of elimination.

During the past two years, Alcaraz has the advantage over Zverev, 4-2 in six head-to-head matchups. Their last one, at the Roland Garros on June 9, 2024, went to Alcaraz 6-3, 2-6, 5-7, 6-1, 6-2.

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In the Round Robin at the Nitto ATP Finals on Wednesday, Alexander Zverev (ranked No. 2) meets another top-10 competitor in Casper Ruud (No. 7). Watch tennis, other live sports and more on Fubo. Use our link to sign up for a free trial.

Alexander Zverev is closing in on an ATP Finals semis berth with a straight sets win over Casper Ruud on Thursday (AEDT).